West Asheville – Looking for interesting food and killer ambiance? Jargon’s (https://jargonrestaurant.com/) the place!
Lights are set low and the intimate space is jam-packed with witty references to speech and communication – along with random things like lava lamps – throughout.
Notice the vintage printers type trays under the bar and on the wall? Don’t know about you, but for me, they invoked warm feelings for times gone by.
One in our group of three ordered the Goat Cheese Fondue ($12). It’s served in a tall mug, the hollow bottom of which holds a lit votive candle that keeps things warm and melty. Tempura vegetables, dried apricots, green apples, and herb bread arrive along with the mug on a nice board.
Good thing she offered to share – a little – or there might have been a problem.
Wasn’t sure what to expect when I ordered the Roasted Beet Salad ($9), but was pleasantly surprised with the plating. On the slate – roasted golden beets, Three Graces honey goat cheese, toasted pistachios, micros, and balsamic reduction.
It’s quite a bit of Goat Cheese, so if I were to order this again, I might ask for few crostini or pieces of bread for spreading.
If memory serves, the following is a photo of this night’s fish special. I didn’t take a bite, but reports were good.
Their Duo of Marrow ($15) got rave reviews! There wasn’t a spec left of the roasted garlic and thyme, and crème brûlée marrow mousse. It’s served with a pickled parsley and shallot salad, blackberry chutney, and herb bread.
Also offered as a special this night was Jargon’s take on Chicken and Waffle, served with a sweet potato mixture and 64 degree egg. It was savory and had a definite kick.
Of note: The Scrabble feature wall in the restroom is awesome! There are lots of names and words in there. Can’t even imagine gluing all those tiles on the wall! Well done, though. Well done.
Next time I go, I’ll be bringing my DSLR camera with macro lens so I can get some decent pictures.
Service was exceptional. Our orders came out of the kitchen quickly. Bar service was great.
Jargon
715 Haywood Rd
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 785-1761
